SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Speed
30 mph
Severity
Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No
Narrative
WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WAS UNABLE TO SLOW OR STOP VEHICLE DUE TO SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE. SHE DROVE VEHICLE UP ONTO AN EMBANKMENT TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP THAT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOUND A HOSE FOR BRAKE BOOSTER CAMING LOOSE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE. NOTE: SERVICE FOR RECALL 01V154000 HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON OCTOBER 9, 2001. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED BACK PAINS SINCE THIS INCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK